Since the anti-transgender agenda seems to be on the minds of the current political climate, it’s important to keep the information and education flowing and going on this issue and how communities and LGBTQ+ groups are fighting back. Part of what the LGBTQ+ liaison does is to provide education and awareness about the community. Hopefully, these links and information will help.

In honor of this month’s theme – Women’s Equality:

Photos: Decades in, these women's love was 'Hidden Once, Hidden Twice' - https://tinyurl.com/asrsymc4

Jewel Thais-Williams - https://theoutwordsarchive.org/interview/thais- williams-jewel/?blm_aid=313930753

Cole LeFavour – https://theoutwordsarchive.org/interview/cole- lefavour/?blm_aid=313930753

Amber Glenn is refiguring figure skating - https://tinyurl.com/y2fr2ba7

For Your Information:

How to Be a Better Ally (Even If You’re Already a Good One) - https://tinyurl.com/47svm2j7

LGBTQ+ Dates for August:

August 5: Dolly Parton Day August 14: Gay Uncles Day

August 20: Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Good LGBTQ+ News:

The Beloved Straight Couple in Detroit Going Viral for Their Online LGBTQ+ Advocacy - https://tinyurl.com/3ydrmz7z

Helplines

The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

Ali Forney Day Center: (212) 206-0574

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Info: (800) 342-AIDS (2437), Spanish service: (800) 344- 7432, TDD service for the deaf: (800) 243-7889, [10:00am till 10:00pm EST, Monday through Friday]

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743

The National Runaway Switchboard: (800) RUNAWAY (786-2929)

Transgender Michigan’s Helpline

Do you need someone to talk to? Do you wish you could talk to another transgender person? In times like these the help line is even more crucial. You are not alone!

Our team lead by our Executive Director, Rachel Crandall Crocker, LMSW, ACSW (a clinical social worker) is ready anytime to take your calls with questions or if you just need to vent.

Call us toll free at 855-345-TGMI (855-345-8464)

If you have any news or lead on anything related to LGBTQ+ news, issues, and organizations, please contact Sue Oser at soser@nfbpwc.org. If you would like to help Susan educate on these issues, please let her know as well. She is also available for presentations and any questions you may have.

Susan Oser

NFBPWC Advocacy Team LGBTQ+ Lead